| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $36.43 | 5.529% | $38.4442 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.55 | 6.734% | $120.1291 | $120.13 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.93 | 6.208% | $183.6655 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.36 | 9.829% | $236.5277 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.84 | 11.843% | $28.9002 | $28.90 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.72 | 11.784% | $212.0766 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.84 | 3.472% | $48.4663 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.67 | $868.2096 | $868.22 | $868.25 | $868.20 | |